PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

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A group of people on a boat with a rocky island in the background. 2

By Love Vietnam Travel

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Escape the crowds and discover the quieter side of Ha Long Bay in one day from Hanoi. Glide past towering limestone islands, step inside the glittering Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Cave, and paddle into hidden lagoons by kayak or bamboo boat.
✦ Private and flexible – Enjoy the bay at your own pace, without sharing with other groups.
✦ Beautiful scenery – Limestone islands, quiet lagoons and away-from-the-crowds routes.
✦ Stress-free – Hanoi hotel pickup, fresh seafood lunch and an experienced guide included.
✦ Flexible timing – Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule.
Perfect for couples, families and small groups short on time.

Activity location

Halong Bay
- Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Halong Bay
- Halong Bay, Vietnam

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Dates

Travelers

4H Private Boat, Halong Pickup

10h
English

PICK UP FROM HALONG: Choose: this option if you're ALREADY in Halong or your cruise docks at Halong Marina. No transfer from Hanoi is needed.
ACTIVITIES: Enjoy 4hrs Cruise: Visit Heaven Palace Cave, kayak or row boat through hidden lagoon, pass by thousands of islands named: Chicken, Dog, etc.
LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE : Enjoy: exclusive use of a large private cruise with restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, spacious sundeck and professional crew.
Duration: 4 hours: 4-hour cruise through thousands of islands, peaceful waters and famous landmarks with plenty of great photo stops.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
WHERE TO MEET YOU: Our guide will pick you up from Halong International Port where your Cruise Ship docks or from your Hotel in Halong City.
BOAT CAPACITY:: Max 48 passengers, but only your group on board. Just comfort, privacy and total flexibility throughout.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 10,080.32 x 2 AdultsP 20,160.64

Total

4H Shared Boat, Hanoi Pickup

10h
English

This is shared cruise, Private: Round-trip Hanoi-Halong transfer and guide included. If you're the only booking, you may be offered a private cruise.
ACTIVITIES: Enjoy 4hrs Cruise: Visit Heaven Palace Cave, kayak or rowboat through hidden lagoon, pass by thousands of islands named Chicken, Dog, etc.
SERVICES: Dedicated and friendly staff. Enjoy a fully private experience tailored exclusively for your group.
Duration: 9 hours: Includes 4-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
PICK UP: AC CAR OR MINI VAN: Our Guide and Driver will pick up and drop you off from your hotel in Hanoi or other city depending on your hotel location.
TOTAL DURATION: 9-10 hours: This tour starts from Hanoi at 8:30 to 9:00 at your hotel and finishes in Hanoi at 18:30 - 19:00
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 12,600.40 x 2 AdultsP 25,200.80

Total

6H Private Boat, Halong Pickup

10h
English

PICK UP FROM HALONG: Choose: this option if you're ALREADY in Halong or your cruise docks at Halong Marina. No transfer from Hanoi is needed.
ACTIVITIES: Enjoy 6HRS Cruise : Visit Heaven Palace Cave, kayak or row boat through hidden lagoon, pass by thousands of islands named: Chicken, Dog, etc.
LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE : Enjoy: exclusive use of a large private cruise with restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, spacious sundeck and professional crew.
Duration: 6 hours: UNTOUCHED AREA: Longer cruise,further islands: Duck, Finger,etc, more caves like Wooden Cave. Enjoy sunset if weather permits
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
WHERE TO MEET YOU: Our guide will pick you up from Halong International Port where your Cruise Ship docks or from your Hotel in Halong City.
BOAT CAPACITY:: Max 48 passengers, but only your group on board. Just comfort, privacy and total flexibility throughout.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 12,600.40 x 2 AdultsP 25,200.80

Total

4H Private Boat, Hanoi Pickup

10h
English

LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE: We use a large private cruise with a restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, a spacious sundeck, and a professional crew.
ACTIVITIES: Enjoy 4hrs Cruise: Visit Heaven Palace Cave, kayak or row boat through hidden lagoon, pass by thousands of islands named: Chicken, Dog, etc.
BOAT CAPACITY:: Max 48 passengers, but only your group on board. Just comfort, privacy and total flexibility throughout.
Duration: 9 hours: Includes 4-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
PICK UP: AC CAR OR MINI VAN: Our Guide and Driver will pick up and drop you off from your hotel in Hanoi or other city depending on your hotel location.
TOTAL DURATION: 9 hours: Hotel pickup in Hanoi is around 8:30 AM, return about 6:30 PM. Pickup at 5:30–6:00 AM means you’ll return to Hanoi earlier
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 13,230.42 x 2 AdultsP 26,460.84

Total

6H Private Boat, Hanoi Pickup

10h
English

LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE: We use a large private cruise with a restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, a spacious sundeck, and a professional crew.
ACTIVITIES: Enjoy 6HRS Cruise: Visit Heaven Palace Cave, kayak or row boat through hidden lagoon, pass by thousands of islands named: Chicken, Dog, etc.
PASS BY UNTOUCHED AREA: Longer cruise, further islands (Duck, Finger, etc.), and more caves like Wooden Cave. Enjoy the sunset if the weather permits
Duration: 12 hours: Includes a 6-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch. Meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary r
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a longer private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas, outer islets and hidden lagoons.
PICK UP: AC CAR OR MINI VAN: Our Guide and Driver will pick up and drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi or other city, depending on your hotel location.
BOAT CAPACITY:: Max 48 passengers, but only your group on board. Just comfort, privacy and total flexibility throughout.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 15,750.50 x 2 AdultsP 31,501.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Private or Shared Cruise depends your choices.
Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send email or messege via Whatsapp after your booking
Licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide
2 free bottle water on the car from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Vietnamese lunch with a focus on seafood. Meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions for the best arrangement.
NOTE: YOUR PASSPORT NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED FOR BOAT REGISTRATION BASE HALONG MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Free of charge for the children under 5 years old, sharing lunch & car with parents
Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
Kayaking or Bamboo boat ( rowed boat ) by fisherman to discover 2 hidden peaceful lagoons
Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van round trip From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
Tips & gratuities

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Activity itinerary

Old Quarter (Pass by)

08:30: We pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi departure for Halong Bay by Car / Van depend on size of group by the Express Way. This is one of the best express ways in the North of Vietnam , you will enjoy the beautiful of countryside with the ricefields , rivers , fruit gardens and biggest port named HaiPhong on the way. It takes you about 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive Tuanchau Marina.

Tuan Chau Island (Pass by)

11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, the main gateway to the bay and departure point for day cruises. Step aboard your cruise and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while sailing past thousands of limestone islands.

Halong Bay

Why You'll Love This Trip ✦ Exclusive private experience—no crowds, no waiting, no sharing your day with strangers. ✦ A flexible itinerary that moves at your pace—linger longer wherever you like. ✦ A perfect balance of relaxation, nature, and light adventure for every kind of traveler. ✦ Ideal for couples, families, and small groups who value privacy and comfort. Halong Bay—Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay's scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes, is a vision of ethereal beauty and, unsurprisingly, northern Vietnam's number one tourism hub. Enjoy a fully private Halong Bay experience—no crowds, no waiting, and your own cruise for the day. This one-day journey takes you through breathtaking limestone karsts, hidden caves, and peaceful lagoons, combining comfort, authenticity and unforgettable scenery—all at your own pace, on your own private boat.

Dong Thien Cung

1h
Admission ticket included

12:00 Heading to Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay . Hike up some steps to discover the cave founded in 1993 by a fishman. View the spectacular of halong from high .Explore their huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds.

Hon Ga Choi Island

10m
Admission ticket included

13:15 Pass By Hon Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks Island) Admire one of the bay’s most iconic limestone formations, famous for its two towering rocks rising dramatically from the water and facing each other like fighting cocks. ✦ One of the most photographed landmarks in the bay ✦ A unique limestone formation rising 12 meters above the water ✦ A perfect photo opportunity You will stop here to taking pictures and admire the unique limestone rock formation

Hon Dinh Huong Island

10m
Admission ticket included

13:45 Pass By The Incense Burner ( Hon Dinh Huong ) Admire one of the bay’s most symbolic limestone formations, rising gracefully from the emerald water like a giant incense burner offering to heaven and earth. ✦ Featured on Vietnam’s 200,000 VND banknote ✦ A symbol of luck and spiritual harmony ✦ A perfect photo stop in the heart of the bay

Ba Hang

Doing Sampan (Bamboo Boat ) or Kayak Stop at Ba Hang, known for its calm waters, beautiful lagoons, and peaceful atmosphere. Although the original fishing village was relocated in 2014, local residents continue to row boats for visitors, preserving their traditional way of life. Choose a traditional sampan or bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, or kayak through caves into a hidden lagoon surrounded by emerald waters and towering limestone cliffs. ### Discover Ba Hang’s Hidden Lagoon Explore the lagoon, once a safe haven for fishermen during typhoons, by choosing one of two activities: - Kayaking: Paddle at your own pace through emerald waters, limestone cliffs, and stunning natural scenery. - Traditional Rowing Boat: Relax as local fishermen row you through three interconnected caves, leading to a secluded lake surrounded by magnificent rocky mountains.

Old Quarter

2h 30m

End of the boat trip and back to the Car for riding 2 hours 30 minutes back to your hotel in Hanoi. You will be at the hotel around 18:30 to 19:00.

Location

Activity location

Halong Bay
- Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Halong Bay
- Halong Bay, Vietnam

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